servers and virtualization

What are the best practices for IT infrastructure performance tuning?

Posted on 2025-07-03Posted in ApplicationsTagged datacenter optimization, GPU performance tuning, IT infrastructure, Kubernetes, servers and virtualization, sysarticlesNo Comments

As an IT manager responsible for a diverse IT infrastructure, including datacenters, storage, backup, servers, virtualization, operating systems (Windows/Linux), Kubernetes, AI workloads, and GPU-based systems, performance tuning is a critical task. Below are the best practices for optimizing IT infrastructure performance: 1. Datacenter Optimization Power and Cooling Efficiency: Ensure optimal airflow and cooling systems to […]

How do I perform a bare-metal restore for critical servers?

Posted on 2025-06-30Posted in ApplicationsTagged backup and disaster recovery, bare-metal-restore, critical systems, server-backup, servers and virtualization, sysarticlesNo Comments

Performing a bare-metal restore for critical servers is a crucial recovery operation in the event of hardware failure, data corruption, or other catastrophic issues. Here’s a step-by-step guide to performing a bare-metal restore: Preparation Before Disaster Ensure the following are in place to simplify bare-metal restoration when required: 1. Regular Backup: – Implement a comprehensive […]

How do I migrate physical servers to virtual machines (P2V)?

Posted on 2025-06-27Posted in ApplicationsTagged datacenter modernization, P2V migration, physical to virtual conversion, servers and virtualization, sysarticles, VMware vCenter ConverterNo Comments

Migrating physical servers to virtual machines (P2V) is a common practice when consolidating infrastructure, improving scalability, or modernizing a data center. Below is a step-by-step guide for performing a P2V migration: 1. Assess the Physical Server Environment Before starting the migration process, gather detailed information about the physical servers you want to migrate: – Hardware […]

How do I ensure datacenter redundancy and failover capabilities?

Posted on 2025-06-24Posted in ApplicationsTagged backup and disaster recovery, datacenter-redundancy, failover-strategies, high availability, servers and virtualization, sysarticlesNo Comments

Ensuring datacenter redundancy and failover capabilities is critical for maintaining high availability, minimizing downtime, and protecting against disasters. Below is a comprehensive guide to achieving redundancy and failover for your datacenter: 1. Design for Redundancy Geographic Redundancy: Use multiple datacenters in different geographic locations to protect against regional disasters. Power Redundancy: Implement dual power feeds, […]

How do I configure IT infrastructure for video conferencing systems?

Posted on 2025-06-23Posted in ApplicationsTagged GPU acceleration, IT infrastructure, network optimization, servers and virtualization, sysarticles, video conferencingNo Comments

Configuring IT infrastructure for video conferencing systems requires careful planning to ensure high performance, scalability, reliability, and security. Below is a detailed guide tailored for IT managers responsible for datacenters, storage, servers, and virtualization: 1. Assess Video Conferencing Requirements User Count: Determine the expected number of users (internal and external). Concurrent Meetings: Estimate the number […]

How do I migrate workloads from one datacenter to another?

Posted on 2025-06-21Posted in ApplicationsTagged data-transfer-tools, datacenter-migration, IT infrastructure, servers and virtualization, sysarticles, workload-migrationNo Comments

Migrating workloads between datacenters is a complex process that requires careful planning, execution, and validation to ensure minimal disruption to services. Below is a step-by-step approach for a successful migration: 1. Planning and Assessment a. Inventory Assessment Identify all the workloads, applications, servers, storage, and dependencies involved. Categorize workloads based on criticality, priority, and complexity. […]